The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,800
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.83 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14.4 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data